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Spotlight On: Ryan Aalsma, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Skanska

5 min read April 2024 — Invest: spoke with Ryan Aalsma, executive vice president and general manager of multinational construction and development company Skanska’s San Antonio regional office, discussing the notable projects the firm has undertaken, from the Alamodome to Hemisfair’s Civic Park, while providing insights on how the construction

Northern economy sentiment sours in latest CABSS

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read January 2024 — Private and public sector leaders in the U.S. Northern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews expressed a downward shift in economic sentiment in 4Q23. The last quarter of the year saw interest rates stabilize and inflation fall to nearly

Inaugural Invest: Boston Launch Conference highlights innovation and economic vitality

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2023 — The Boston region will continue to thrive thanks to its innovative and highly-educated ecosystem, as noted by the prominent business and political leaders today at the first-official Launch Conference of Invest: Boston, published by Capital Analytics Associates.  Held at the

Spotlight On: Paul Levy, President & CEO, Center City District

3 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Paul Levy, president and CEO at Center City District, discussed the organization's mission to make Philadelphia clean and safe and how it has expanded to include public events, park improvements, lighting and renovation projects. Levy also highlighted the challenges

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Q3 Northern business sentiment points to slow down

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read October 2023 — The past quarter showed a continuation of major trends as business leaders expressed a relatively tepid tone over economic conditions impacting their companies and organizations, emphasizing the lack of activity in capital markets and pointing toward a general economic slowdown. Inflation

Philadelphia industry leaders assess business sentiment survey results

Writer: Joshua Andino 4 min read July 2023 — As cities across the northeast are strategizing over how best to attract businesses and revitalize struggling downtowns, leaders in Philadelphia assess today’s economic climate in their conversations with Invest:.  According to the Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) survey of over

Spotlight On: Dean Trantalis, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale

4 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Dean Trantalis, mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale discussed key topics that are shaping the city's progress, from significant construction projects to infrastructure challenges, transportation improvements and affordable living. “While many people may be concerned about the increasing

New foodhall points to wider Downtown Miami revitalization

Writer: Joshua Andino  3 min read May 2023 — Downtown Miami’s new foodhall points to a wider revitalization of the once-iconic neighborhood.  Julia & Henry’s, named after some of the city’s most influential backers during its earliest days, is set to open Saturday, June 3. The seven-story foodhall, located at

The Metuchen model: Downtown Metuchen wins Great American Main Street Award

Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   March 2023— A revitalized Downtown Metuchen has won the Great American Main Street Award.  Presented to the Metuchen Downtown Alliance on Monday by Main Street Now at its March 27 Main Street Now Conference in Boston, the award recognizes the MDA for their excellence